The Highway Patrol has arrested 63 year-old John Dickerson of Afton, Iowa on allegations of driving while intoxicated involving alcohol. The arrest occurred on Tuesday night in Worth County, with Dickerson being considered, upon his arrest, as a “chronic offender”. Dickerson also faces charges of failure to comply to ignition interlock requirements, speeding, and no […]
A Polar Plunge event, with proceeds to benefit Special Olympics Missouri, is coming to Simpson Park in Chillicothe on Saturday, February 10th. Registration will begin that morning at 11:30. A parade of costumes and costume awards will roll at 12:30, with a Pee-Wee Plunge for those nine years old and younger at 12:45. The regular […]
A northwest Missouri accident over the noon hour (12:25 PM) on Tuesday injured 68-year old Sherrill Roberts of St. Joseph. The Highway Patrol confirmed minor injuries to Miss Roberts, who was taken by patrol vehicle to Cameron Regional Medical Center. An eastbound pickup truck traveled off Highway 6 in rural DeKalb County, two miles west […]
In a significant development for healthcare in Missouri, BJC Health System of St. Louis (“BJC”) and Saint Luke’s Health System of Kansas City (“Saint Luke’s”) have successfully concluded their merger, officially combining as one Missouri-based health system. The merger, which was announced in May 2023 and finalized after regulatory reviews, became effective on January 1, […]
The Tri-County School District in Jamesport is celebrating Homecoming this week with a “Hollywood” theme. On Friday at 2 p.m., the Mustang basketball teams, homecoming candidates, and cheerleaders will be introduced at a pep rally. The cheerleaders will dance, classes will perform various skits, and a game is planned between the candidates. The Homecoming […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department has announced two arrests from Saturday, December 30th. Twenty-nine year old Jarred Kelsall was taken into custody on charges of felony second-degree assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree property damage, endangering the welfare of a child, and burglary. No bond is allowed. Kelsall has been accused […]
Additional information has been received from Wednesday’s (December 27th) meeting of Chillicothe’s City Council, where two employees of the city’s police department had their employment terminated during an executive session. Terminated immediately were Detective Whitney Murdock and Officer Jeremiah Hibner. The Chillicothe City Council has chosen not to divulge the reasons for the decision. In […]
The choir program at Trenton High School will host Trenton’s Got Talent for students of collegiate age and younger. Auditions will be held in the THS Performing Arts Center on Thursday, January 11th, with the show itself schedule for Friday, February 16th at 6:30 PM. Performance spots are limited, with acts to be selected to […]
In a press conference at the State Capitol in Jefferson City on Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson announced the issuance of Executive Order 24-01. The order prohibits individuals and businesses from nations identified as foreign adversaries from acquiring agricultural land within a 10-mile radius of critical military facilities in the State of Missouri. Joined by Lieutenant […]
Governor Mike Parson has announced the appointment of a former area legislator to the State Highways and Transportation Commission. Dan Hegeman of St. Joseph had previously served as the 12th District State Senator and as a state representative for a sixth and fifth districts. He currently serves as senior community business manager at Evergy, and […]
A Macon County accident on Tuesday afternoon injured a truck driver from Kirksville. The wreck, reported at 4:45 PM, resulted in minor injuries to 29-year old Dustin Parton. He was taken by private automobile to Samaritan Hospital in Macon. He was using a seat belt at the time of the incident. A trooper on-scene indicated […]
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has awarded a $36,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of Maysville, the county seat of DeKalb County. The city will use the funds to evaluate its wastewater system. The grant offers funding to qualified communities to help cover engineering costs for evaluating water and wastewater […]
The Trenton Police Department helped upwards of 25 community children this holiday season with its annual Shop with a Cop program, with an event held on Monday night. The department requested wish lists for children with the police force taking the lists to area stores to purchase the gifts. On Monday night, a pizza party […]
Faith View Ministries will sponsor a free Christmas dinner in Jamesport. Food will be served at the A.V. Spillman Event Center on Christmas Day (Monday, December 25th) at 11 o’clock. The menu will include mashed potatoes and gravy, brisket, vegetables, dinner rolls, and homemade pies. Delivery will be available for senior citizens and disabled individuals […]
In a motor vehicle accident late Tuesday night, a 32-year-old woman from Edina, Missouri, was severely injured when her 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor veered off the roadway and collided with a utility pole and a tree. The crash occurred approximately 4 miles west of Brashear on Highway 6. The time of the incident was reported at […]
Governor Mike Parson has announced the awarding of $5 million in grant funding for twenty Missouri colleges and universities to continue the enhancement of nursing education programs. The grants include $198,000 to North Central Missouri College, $150,000 to Truman State University, $386, 780 to Missouri Western State University, and $147,500 for Northwest Missouri State University. […]
North Central Missouri College student Regina Williams has been awarded the first Roy Blunt Behavioral Health Scholarship through the Missouri Behavioral Health Council. Regina was awarded a $2,000 scholarship for the spring 2024 semester at NCMC. “I am honored to accept this substantial scholarship from the Roy Blunt Behavioral Health Foundation to help foster mental […]
A Mercer County case has been dismissed by county prosecution for the Promise City, Iowa man accused of robbing a Princeton bank in May. A federal prosecutor took over the case for 67 year old Phillip Michael Blink, according to information provided by Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Legal Assistant Hollie Ralston. Blink was indicted […]
The Linn County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that a rural Meadville woman, reported as missing on Friday, has been located and found to be safe. The woman, identified as Lurinda Mae Lawrence, had been missing from her residence since Sunday, December 3rd. The Linn County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page, on Friday, requested the public’s assistance […]
Three public hearings are scheduled in early January for a meeting of the Trenton City Council. Two of the hearings involve requests for variances sought by North Central Missouri College. The hearings will be held by the Trenton Board of Adjustments. The first request is for variances on the front, side, and rear yard set […]
